Meet Your 2010 ISW staff

ISW CHAIR: KATIE LEBEL

Year: 3 Major(s): Con-Ed; Joint Major in French and GeographyInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself:I love big obnoxious things…but I also go through phases like it’s my job, so big and obnoxious...a phase! I have a Kitten (Olive), a Skinny Pig (Herold), a Guinea Pig (Zoe) and I have had a wiener dog all my life named Casey! I am Cabinet Vice President, ISW is my Jam. If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: I am APHRODITE. So I took a quiz...because I had no clue and these are the results! The goddess of love and beauty, you are romantic (I am!) and very beautiful, if a tiny bit vain (that`s not necessarily bad...). You tend to think that looks make the person (this is not true to me, don’t worry!). But people admire your romanticism and luck in love (I think this is true too I have the best boyfriend!).Best part of being an OCer: The family feeling. The amazing people you meet at OC *cough* ISW Staff. The staff. The opportunities. Do you want me to keep going…? I LOVE OC!

A House: Adam Butz

Year: 3Major(s): Double Majoring in History and International Development StudiesInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: I frequently order pulled pork sandwiches, and I have secretly always wanted to be a superhero!If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why:Zeus: He is The king of the gods, the ruler of Mount Olympus and the god of the sky, weather, thunder, law, order and fate. He is definitely one of the coolest Gods ever. He also gets to yield lightning bolts which is one of the coolest things ever. Or Poseidon: He is the God of the sea, rivers, floods, droughts, earthquakes and horses; known as the "Earth Shaker" or "Storm Bringer". He has 2 really cool nicknames and an awesome beard that I can't grow. Also he has a Trident Best part of being an OCer: being apart of the biggest college on campus is one of the greatest things I have ever been apart of! Have the sense of community and feel at home right from the start. OC is truly the greatest College at Trent!!!

A House: Nicole Bonnici

Year: 2Major(s): Psychology and EnglishInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: Greek food is awesome! I’m left handed... full of energy! Let’s kick butt OC!!!If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: Goddess Athena because she is the god of wisdom and is also crafty! Let’s craft something up to be even better than before OC!Best part of being an OCer: Bigger is Better!

A House: Liz Shields

Year: 2Major(s): English Interesting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: I love summer but I love winter even more b/c I’m a ski instructorIf you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: I would be Pandia who’s the Goddess of the Brightness because I love days and nights where the sun and moon shine super bright. Best part of being an OCer: I loved being an OCer because there are so many of us. This gave me an opportunity to meet a bunch of people and make friends with people in rez from OC that weren’t from my own house.

B House: Nic Joslin

Year: 2Major: PsychologyInteresting/ Random Fact/ anecdote about yourself: I am from Belleville, sorry for my behaviour in advance.If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why?I would be Apollo the god of light, sun, music and the arts. This is because I love being outside all summer in the sun and if I were the God of the sun then I would be able to make it sunny whenever people wanted it. I also love listening to music and drawing.Best part of being an OCer:1. Wenjack in the winter!2. BIGGER IS BETTER3. The people in OC are some of the nicest and most amazing people I have ever met.

B House: Katie Brown

Year: 3Major(s): Business AdministrationInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: I collect pigsIf you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: I would be Athena, goddess of wisdom. In order to live life happily and successfully you must be wise (to come extent) Best part of being an OCer: Sense of community, trust and comfort.. and BIGGER IS BETTER!!!

B House: Jenna MacGillivary: OC's TIP Rep

Year: 4Major(s): History, minor English Interesting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: everything.. haha jk. umm.. I actually like school :) That's a lie. I love it :)If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why:AntheiaAntheia was the Goddess of Vegetation, Lowlands, Marshlands, Gardens, Blossoms, the Budding Earth, and Human Love.- She sounds pretty ;) haha.- Because I live in the middle of nowhere, and I love working in the garden with my mom. This all sounds so beautiful and so country :) Best part of being an OCer:excuse me while I quote Brodi "Wenjack in the Winter!"That is a great part, but OC just rocks. There are so many amazing people, so many fun things. Cabinet runs amazing events, the houses are great communities. We live by the river :) The Commons has great food. Everything about OC is amazing, but it is the people that make it...come on, we are all HOT TO GO!

B House: Carly Reinkeluers

Year: 2 Major: Concurrent Education, Major in Psychology Interesting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: I am a pretty random person. I love playing piano and anything to do with musical theatre, well mainly the singing and acting part, my friends say I suck at dancing. I love children and have spent the last six summers looking after them. I have deep fried my hand before and used to drive a huge, green box van that I named Castro the Astro. If you were a Greek Goddess who would you be and why: If I was a Greek Goddess, I would be Gaia because she is the goddess of the earth. She is very laid back and loves nature. I am a very relaxed person who doesn't get excited about anything not serious. I love to be outside and enjoy nature, mostly in the spring. Best part of being and OCer: The best part of being an OCer is being able to have a lot a spirit and not be alone. OC always shows spirit, which just makes me proud to live here. I like OC because it feels like it is the center of everything, not only easily accessible to most of the main classrooms and common areas, but by being in the center, it pushes me to get involved with more because I feel like I am in the middle of everything.

C House: Kaileigh O'Cain

Year: 2Major(s): NursingInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself:I like scarfs I sunburn easily...really easilyI have never swam in theOtonabee RiverI hate ketchup and mayonaiseIf you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: Psamathe: goddess of sand beaches. Beach's are my favourite place to go. Even when the weather is not that nice, they are just so relaxing. I love the sand, sun and waterBest part of being an OCer: Wenjack in the winter & flip flops in February. A house ends up being a big family by the of the year. The caf is open the longest. Most of my classes were in OC. Short walk to Cats Ass (Pub Nights)

C House: Laura Hinckley

Year: 3Major(s): Business Administration, minor in English Interesting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: I have an insane knowledge of useless trivia. I don't even know where I picked 90% of it up, but I seem to know a little bit about the most useless things in the world. For example: did you know that ancient Egyptians thought hedgehogs cured baldness?If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: Hermes, constantly on the go and working hard so everyone can have fun :) Best part of being an OCer:The cheers, the people, not having to leave the building for most of your classes

C House: Austin Cooper

Year: 2 Major: Undeclared/Environmental Science & StudiesInterest/Random fact: Here is a list of things people said when I asked them what my interesting fact is: - I like chicken fingers - I'm tall - Made an on campus snowboarding video - I have a $200 pair of glasses at the bottom of the Otonabee River due to participating in the polar dip. Greek God: Comus, the god of festivals, revels, and nocturnal dalliances. Why: Because I love spending time with large groups of people having a good time and celebrating. Im also I huge distraction when people are trying to work. Terrible time management contributes to my dalliances. Also, he is not an old man.Best part of being an OCer: - Wenjack in the winter! - Bigger is better! - Cafe is open the most. - Flip flops in February. - And all the best events! Its one giant family by the end of the year!

D House: Allison Brum

Year: 4Major: Forensic ScienceInteresting/Random Fact: I love to sing and wish life were a musicalIf I were a Greek God/Goddess, I'd be and why.. I'd be Athena. She taught people and looked after them (warned them of dangers). She was very strong and had one of the strongest cities in Greece named after her (Athens). She was victorious (like OC). Best part of being an OCer: I love the community feeling that you get. Hanging out in your common room thinking of ways to kill time is the best.

D House: Steven LeBrun

Year: 2Major(s): Undeclared! but anthro or environmental studies most likelyInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself:If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: I would be Dionysus obviously because he's the God of wine, parties and festivals, madness, drunkenness and pleasure. Thats a pretty damn cool God whom I can relate to very well.Best part of being an OCer: All the cool events like pub night, wildside weekend and cool stuff like that. Also BIGGER is always BETTER

D House: Niko Hung

Year of study: 3Major: BusinessInteresting/random fact: umm... If my face being too serious, I am either really serious at the time or I just too tired/ hungry.If you are the Greek god... : I have no idea yet... Sorry:( but I will do some more research to find out after;)Best part of being OCcer: Get chance to involve to school

E House: Geoff Hughes

Year: 3Major(s): Con Ed - History Interesting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself:Represented Canada at Little League World Series in 2005If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: Zeus or Dionysus; Zeus because he's the king of the gods and can throw thunderbolts; Dionysus because he seems like a university student and we have a big party named after himBest part of being an OCer: Bigger is Better! but really it's the atmosphere

E House: Morgan Lyall-Ashby

Year: 2Major(s): NursingInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself:-I play on the Guyanese National Soccer Team- I want to live in the Caribbean-I haven't swam in the Otonabee river yet :(If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why:Alcyone, the greek goddess of the sea, the moon, calm and tranquility. Because I love the water, am usually pretty calm and I think one of the best things to do is to relax and escape from everyday stresses (by the sea :) )Best part of being an OCer:-Lots of awesome people- bigger is better :)- Wenjack in the Winter- Most classes you don't have to leave the building for- Cat's Ass- Cafe open the longest

E House: Colleen Logie

Year: 2Major(s): Biology and ChemistryInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: I love Peanut butter and have gone through 6 since coming to University. If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: Hercules, I am a physical threat. Best part of being an OCer:College spirit like no other, and I love house love.

F House: Rachel Travares

Year: 3Major(s): NursingInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: An interesting fact about myself is that I used to be a swimmer and attended Olympic Trials in 2008 and came 9th in 100m Breast strokeIf you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: Nike, because she is the goddess of victory!Best part of being an OCer: The close knit housing community

F House: Ryan Browne

Name: Ryan CJ BrowneYear: 3rdMajor(s): Environmental ChemistryInteresting/Random Fact: I’m a musician, and I try my hand at DJing. I write and record my own music!Best part of being an OCer: The best part of being an OCer is that Otonabee College incorporates students really well into its community and has a lot of artistic events throughout the year to perform in!If you were a Greek God who would you be a why: I would be Apollo, because he is the God of music, healing, plague, prophecies, poetry, and archery; associated with light, truth and the sun.

F House: Brit Evans

Year: 2Major(s): Psychology and HistoryInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: When I was born the doctors thought that I was a boy for the first 10 minutes of my life because I was 3 month premature! haha If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why:If I were a goddess I would have to be Artemis. I picked Artemis because I am a huge tomboy and love to get involed in things that guys would do like football, basketball, and utimate frisbee. Being active runs in my blood and I cant stand sitting around doing nothing! I'm always on the hunt to do something different!Best part of being an OCer: Bigger is Better :) There are plenty of people to meet in OC and I have made more friends than I thought I would have. I also love having most of my classes in Wenjack or somewhere in OC!

F House: Ethan Brunton: TUEFRT REP

Year: 2Major: Psychology/International DevelopmentInteresting/Random Fact: I love first response!If I were a Greek God/Goddess, I'd be and why: Zeus because he throw's lightning bolts which is awesome!!Best part of being an OCer: I’m looking forward to becoming one!! :)

G House: Jared " Lord of the Battle Cry" Knechtel

Year: 2Major: Polis (Politics)Fact: I do my best schoolwork after midnight.If I were a Greek God I would be: Promethius, Bringer of Fire, as I strive to be a champion for humanity and lead them into a new, golden age!Best Part of being OC?: The Layered Community. In Otonabee you get your close friends from all over the University, but you make special connections with your House, your Wing and your College throughout the year..

F House: Elsa De Souza

Year: 3Major(s): Environmental StudiesInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself:Love Music and WritingIf you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: If I was a Greek Goddess I would have to be Aphrodite the goddess of love. But if I had to choose a Greek God, I would have to choose Apollo, the God of music, healing, and poetry. Best part of being an OCer: The best part of being an OCer would have to be making the strong friendship bonds within each of the houses.

G House: Sonia Charron

Year: 2Major(s): Concurrent Education/ PsychologyInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: I’m from a small town that hardly anyone has ever heard of and I draw a mean box-cat named Frank!If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: Athena because she is goddess of wisdom and she’s a warrior. My name means wisdom and my middle name means famous warrior, so basically I am a wise warrior, just like Athena. JBest part of being an OCer: Wenjack in the winter, it’s the college with the most spirit and it’s such a welcoming and tight knit community, that it allows you to make some of the most amazing friends.

H House: Jessica Sansford

Year: 3Major(s): NursingInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: I love candy and I actually get sick if i don't have enoughIf you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: Asclepius because he was the god of healing and medicine and posessed also the power to raise dead people and I am becoming a nurse and want to help heal people.Best part of being an OCer: That we are the best college and everyone knows it but doesn't want to admit it

H House: Brodi Robinson

Year: 2Major(s): Con-ed History and GeographyInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: I’m unreal at bowling and love country musicIf you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why:definately Ares he's one bad ass dude, brave and powerful you knowBest part of being an OCer: biggest residence which equals best chance to social network

H House: Nicole Bondy

Year: 2Major(s): NursingInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: I love to travel, but have only been on one large trip to Germany. I was paired with a "German Twin" also named Nicole, and we still keep in touch!If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: If I were a Greek goddess, I would be Athena because she was the Patron Goddess of Athens, the Goddess of Wisdom, AND a warrior!Best part of being an OCer: I’d say the best part of being an OCer is being a part of the biggest and most amazing college of them all.

K House(Off Rez): Gina Gioia

Year: 3 Major(s): Con-Ed; Joint Business/Math majorInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: My parents own a small gym in Belleville, Ontario, and when I was 14 I became the youngest certified Free-Motion fitness trainer in Canada. If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: Athena, Greek Goddess of wisdom because I will be sharing insights of university life to first year students.Best part of being an OCer: I really like how close you get with the members of your house! The friends I met first year down the hall from me are still my best friends this year.

K House(Off Rez): Michael Bryson

Year: 2Major(s): French/HistoryInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: I was Mascott for my highschool. We were the Trojans, therefore i am Trojan man. Fits with the greek theme too :PIf you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: Since the extent of my knowledge of ancient greece comes from Disney's Herculese, I will say that I would be Hades. Blue flaming hair would be amazing.Best part of being an OCer: The exercise that I get walking from the caff back to residence. And all the awesome people that make OC feel like a second home.

K House(Off Rez): Katie Zaremba

Year: 2Major(s): Concurrent Education with a major in HistoryInteresting/Random Fact/anecdote about yourself: I am terrified of whales!If you were a Greek god/goddess who would you be and why: Athena - she is smart and strong woman :) plus Zeus is her father which is pretty sweet too!Best part of being an OCer: Bigger is better and OC has the most spirit!